byabpryor

Union County, NJ, US member

I am many things... A Christian, A Wife, A Mother, A Treasure Hunter, A Recycler, A Re-Designer, A Re-Creator, An Amateur Photographer.

I am a Recycling Crafter with a love of creating treasure from found object & things others commonly discard. I love ceramics, embellishing everything and pretty much anything that is DIY. I am a huge believer in BUYING HANDMADE. I support the skillful Indie Artist. Hey! Jesus was one - LOL. I love B-Side Recording Artist and Underground Music.

My signage was inspired by Lanette's project. I took the wheels off of a Jeep baby carriage, the board is a vintage artist canvas strecter piece, wire and blackboard paint. I am actually putting more...

Lani, this is excellent. You really took care in how you displayed. Simply amazing... I am learning a lot here on this board. There is oh so much more to learn. I'm inspired... I have a canvas water bucket..... hmmmm I wonder what I could display....

These are beautifully done. I hear you... I was just looking for a booth the other day. I was depressed when I walked into a vintage mall of vendors... there was mounds and mounds of stuff just buried with really high price tags... stuff that will never be seen or just end up in the garbage.

Keep creating as your art has a better chance to be seen, touched, worn, admired and to inspire than being stockpiled somewhere. ;)

Hi Laurel! I must say you have a very keen eye. I love how you put everything together. Since everyone is doing favs... mine is the cane. It's an unexpected surprise. I love the spring and the crystal.... very cool.

PS - I also got my keyhole plates from eBay.. but my key parts I get from eBay and thrift stores... I must admit I am addicted (like most here) to junk shoppes.. I find one everywhere I go...even on vacation! OH and I pick stuff up off the ground...LOL

Hi JunkyAuntJo... I'm in Jersey. I get many of my things online and at the thrift store.... from the thrift store I get junk jewelry. Online (Supply on Etsy) I get my charms (like the birdies, effiel tower charms etc). The liquor labels I got from eBay. The crystal lettering, flowers and jumprings I get from Michaels & AC Moore Craft Stores....

I had a red one for a few years... My initial intent was to turn it into a seat by covering the top with a cushion. However, I ended up just selling it at a fleamarket, just this year. :( I miss that red can....

Awesome! I am hearing one of the soundtrack songs from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Kevin Costner & Morgan Freeman) in my head while looking at this gorgeous piece.... Everything I do.. by Bryan Adams.

Well I had already finished my morning hot chocolate with a bit of coffee... but your post made me feel all warm and fuzzy again...with the exception of Bingo. Did I mention i hate clowns... long story...

(short of it all)

We went to a circus and mom and I were called down into the ring. All I remember was being chased by this creepy clown while he laughed and hit the back of mom's slip-on shoes with a broom.... I was about 3... yeah... SCAREY!!!

Anywho, a roving junk market reporter.. cool beans.. May I go in your suitcase? LOL I guess reading here is just as good.. I can get inspired AND save money... LOL

My kids have one that belonged to their dad and uncle... they are destroying it! Perhaps I can scoop it away and salvage to make something as adorable as this.... Although mine will be missing a door and drawer (thanks kids! ;)

As it has been said, time & time again... Great post! I mean absolutely amazing. There are so many things, words, gifts, sayings that I want to comment on.... but I will spare you all and just say... you ALL inspire me. I really mean it.

Since find you all I spend less time everywhere else... I check you from my phone... now how's that for love?

I would LOVE to come to a Junker;s Union.... or Reunion as you have it. I also would love to help out... Now tell me.... What exactly can I do from NJ to help get this started?????? Seriously!

Absolutely Sheri! I kept it so long after finding it in a large thrift shop. I didn't know what to do with it until this project came up. I tried to keep the integrity of the piece while still transforming it.

I won't eve tell you my southern comfort experience that involved me as a college student, a group of friends, a kind old lady, a trolley car and the gallery mall in Philly (all three levels of both parts I & II)

BUT I WILL tell you just LOVELY & UNIQUE you occasional table is!!!!!! I LOVE IT!

MC - I take that as a compliment.. as i think the same about others! Thanks for the ultimate compliment! I am opening a teaching studio and it makes me feel good that others want to see & learn what I do.